PORT OF GALVESTON

10/23/2026

The only thing disappearing this spooky season should be $5 from your parking total 👻
Use code SPOOKY26 to save on cruise parking!

10/22/2026

The Galveston Wharves is strengthening its security systems with federal grants totaling $1,180,524 and port funds. The Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) has awarded the port four grants to expand video surveillance, maintain security systems, install smart padlocks and purchase a mobile vehicle barrier system.

“As the Port of Galveston grows, we continue to enhance our security systems to ensure that port facilities, tenants and guests are protected,” said Rodger Rees, Galveston Wharves port director and CEO. “We greatly appreciate support from FEMA and our federal partners.” https://www.portofgalveston.com/port-strengthening-security-with-1-18m-in-federal-grants/

10/20/2026

Galveston County Daily News Editor Michael Smith hit the nail on the head in today's editorial about the port's $106 million cargo expansion project. The port funded the work with cruise revenues and a state grant. Smith wrote: "Galveston spent years building a successful cruise business. Now it’s demonstrating how that success can help rebuild its traditional maritime foundation."

The Port of Galveston last week reached a milestone worth celebrating — completion of a major phase of its $106 million West Port Cargo Complex expansion.

10/20/2026

The Galveston Wharves is working to update and reopen the pedestrian skywalk at 25th Street and Harborside Drive. The structure will provide access between a location near the port’s downtown parking garage and the Cruise Terminal 25-28 transportation area, giving cruise passengers and visitors access between downtown Galveston, the cruise terminals and waterfront restaurants and attractions at Pier 21.

The project is currently in the preliminary engineering phase. Funded with port operating reserves and a $3.9 million Texas Department of Transportation grant, the project is one of several port mobility projects to improve pedestrian and traffic safety at and around the port.

10/20/2026

We're proud to debut our "New Era for Galveston Cargo" video, spotlighting our $106M cargo renovation and expansion project. Port, ILA and cargo industry leaders share what this project means in terms of jobs and cargo handling growth for our region.

10/19/2026

The Galveston Wharves Construction and Maintenance (C&M) group takes care of just about everything that needs fixing on our waterfront. They maintain port property and do construction projects to advance the port’s 20-Year Strategic Master Plan at considerable savings compared to contracting the work.

In 2025, they completed almost 1,600 work orders for projects large and small. Through September of this year, their work order list already totals more than 1,700, including more than 70 in the port commercial area between piers 19 and 21. Read this week's port director column to learn all the ways that this talented group keeps our port looking great. https://www.portofgalveston.com/construction-maintenance-team-essential-to-port-success/

10/16/2026

We celebrated completion of our $106 million cargo complex expansion on Oct. 15 with our port partners, including Wallenius Wilhelmsen, American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier Group, Ports America, the ILA - South Atlantic and Gulf Coast District (SAGCD), the Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce and many more. This 30-acre expansion and construction of a new berth mark a new era for cargo in Galveston.

10/16/2026

He's been here for two weeks and already thinks he runs the place. 💀🚐

We'll let it slide because he brought you $5 OFF cruise parking.

Use code SPOOKY26! 🎃

10/09/2026

A little treat for your October cruise. 🎃

Use code SPOOKY26 to save $5 on cruise parking when you reserve with the Port of Galveston.

10/08/2026

Small changes, big impact! Today is Energy Efficiency Day – OCTOBER 7TH, and we are sharing simple ways you can lower your utility bills while reducing your carbon footprint. As a Green Marine-certified port, we continuously strive for make our operations more sustainable.

• Unplug "Vampire" Electronics: Power strips can instantly shut off idling electronics that drain energy even when turned off.
• Switch to LEDs: Upgrading your bulbs uses up to 90% less energy and lasts up to 25 times longer than traditional incandescent lighting.
• Adjust Your Thermostat: Dialing your temperature back 7–10 degrees for 8 hours a day can save you up to 10% a year on heating and cooling.
• Clean Your Filters: Dusty HVAC filters force your system to run harder, draining power and shortening your unit's lifespan.